Top 187 Quotes & Sayings by Samuel Smiles - Page 4

Energy of will may be defined to be the very central power of character in a man.

A woman's best qualities do not reside in her intellect, but in her affections. She gives refreshment by her sympathies, rather than by her knowledge.

The life of a good man is at the same time the most eloquent lesson of virtue and the most severe reproof of vice.

Liberty is the result of free individual action,energy and independence.

The career of a great man remains an enduring monument of human energy. The man dies and disappears, but his thoughts and acts survive and leave an indelible stamp upon his race.

True politeness is consideration for the opinions of others. It has been said of dogmatism that it is only puppyism come to its full growth; and certainly the worst form this quality can assume is that of opinionativeness and arrogance.

Courage is by no means incompatible with tenderness. On the contrary, gentleness and tenderness have been found to characterize the men, no less than the women, who have done the most courageous deeds.